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Palacio de Cristal

ArchitectureArtTemporarily closedFreeRetiro (Line 2)

شُيّد Palacio de Cristal عام 1887 كدفيئة زراعية للنباتات الغريبة القادمة من الفلبين. صُمم هذا الصرح الزجاجي المشيد من الحديد والزجاج على شكل صليب يوناني، ويستند إلى قاعدة من الآجر المزين بالخزف، بينما ترتفع قبته لأكثر من 22 متراً فوق بحيرة في Retiro Park. يُدار المبنى كأحد فضاءات العرض التابعة لمتحف Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía، والدخول إليه مجاني. تجدر الإشارة إلى أن الفضاء الداخلي مغلق لأعمال الترميم حتى عام 2027؛ وخلال هذه الفترة يحيط عمل تركيبي فني بواجهته الخارجية، كما يُغلق القصر أبوابه في حال سوء الأحوال الجوية.

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Getting there

Paseo de la República de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid

Nearest station: Retiro (Line 2), Ibiza (Line 9), Príncipe de Vergara (Lines 2, 9)

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Hours

Winter hours (Oct-Mar) 1 October – 31 March 2027, 10:00–18:00

Mon10:00–21:00
TueClosed
Wed10:00–21:00
Thu10:00–21:00
Fri10:00–21:00
SatToday10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–21:00

Admission

Free

Free entry to all Reina Sofía venues in Retiro Park.

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Visitor Information

Is Palacio de Cristal free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Palacio de Cristal is free. Free entry to all Reina Sofía venues in Retiro Park.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Palacio de Cristal?
Palacio de Cristal is open Currently closed for restoration until 2027 (only the exterior installation is on view). Regular hours when open: 10:00-21:00 daily except Tuesdays, April-September; 10:00-18:00 daily except Tuesdays, October-March. Also closed 24, 25 and 31 December. Closes early in bad weather.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Palacio de Cristal?
Palacio de Cristal is located at Paseo de la República de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid, in the Retiro area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Retiro (Line 2), Ibiza (Line 9), Príncipe de Vergara (Lines 2, 9).
What can I see at Palacio de Cristal?
دفيئة زجاجية وحديدية تعود لعام 1887 في Retiro Park، تحولت اليوم إلى مساحة عرض مجانية تابعة لمتحف Reina Sofía. Current highlights include معرض Fardo للفنانة Andrea Canepa (Fardo, by Andrea Canepa).
Do I need to book Palacio de Cristal in advance?
Palacio de Cristal is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free entry to all Reina Sofía venues in Retiro Park.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Palacio de Cristal?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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